Boil water advisory impacting multiple Campbell County schools, water customers

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Published: Aug. 24, 2026 at 2:36 PM EDT

What This Story Is About

  • Caryville Elementary School and Jacksboro Middle School are under a boil water advisory after Caryville-Jacksboro Utilities notified Campbell County Public Schools of a water-system issue.

Why It Matters

  • Students and staff at both schools cannot use tap water for drinking until the advisory is lifted. The district is providing bottled water to keep schools operating safely.

What Happens Next

  • Campbell County Schools says it will remain in contact with Caryville-Jacksboro Utilities and provide updates as officials determine when the advisory can be lifted.

CARYVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) — Caryville-Jacksboro Utilities has placed Caryville Elementary School and Jacksboro Middle School under a boil water advisory, Campbell County Public Schools said.

Caryville-Jacksboro Utilities notified the district’s central office of the advisory, according to Campbell County Public Schools. District staff are taking bottled water to each school for students and staff, the district said.

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Campbell County Public Schools said it continues to stay in contact with Caryville-Jacksboro Utilities.

Additional information was not released.